B. MORSE

MORSE, BANKS, ROBERTS, MILES

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Date: 5/9/2005 at 20:41:30

MORSE, B., Clerk of the Courts, resides on Maple st.; born March 16, 1826, in St. John, N. B.; in 1848 came to West Union; followed the carpenter and joiner trade until 1857 when he engaged in the cabinet business, which he continued until the Fall of 1870, when he was appointed Deputy Clerk; in Jan., 1875, he became Clerk of the Courts. Married Sarah E. Banks in Oct., 1847; she was born March 4, 1823, in Sunbury Co., N. B.; had five children, four living - Anna E. (now Mrs. Roberts), Addie (now Mrs. Miles), James T. and Lulu. Members of the Baptist Church. Is a Republican.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - West Union Twp.
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